Fingerpicking For Beginners Play Guitar in 12 Minutes Lesson 1A

[@aaronm6674]

Your videos make me happy and more confident that I can "sel-teach" with KZbin videos when I thought it impossible before. Thanks so much, Bob

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Hey Aaron, to be honest, some people really do need a 1 on 1, mainly to make sure you actually practice! But if you can do that yourself and have the desire, that's the most important part! Also if you ever need any help, I am here. Some students even send me videos from their phones, so that is also good too. Wishing you a great guitar day and beyond!!

[@joelarton5156]

Yes sir and thank you again so much.

[@joelarton5156]

You are the best instructor so far I've come across because you make it so easy to follow you.I appreciate your time to teach please keep it up.

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Hi Jo! Great to hear from you and thank you for taking the lessons here- and the kind words! I'm guessing you will continue with this course and there's a lot more as well. Wishing you a great guitar week too!! bob

[@puppydoc7949]

Prayers to you and your family! We recently placed my Dad into hospice. One of the most painful things I’ve ever done. I try to see him as often as possible and so hard to watch him continue to deteriorate. Thanks for all your great lessons!!!!

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Hey Puppy Doc, I am sorry to hear this news and know all too well what you are going through. I will say prayers for your dad, you and your family. Hoping the music will be at least a little diversion of peace for you. Wishing you the best- bob

[@puppydoc7949]

@@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons Thanks so much! I've been a subscriber for a year or two and you have helped my playing tremendously! As a true beginner player who is primarily interested in finger style, you videos have been perfect in everyday. The playing has been much more fun and relaxing!! I still struggle with a death grip on the neck at times but it's a work in progress! :) Safe travels my friend and may you find some peace as you endure your coming journey and may your Mom make a speedy recovery!

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

@@puppydoc7949 Ahh, the dreaded death grip- could probably kill a horse if you squeezed his neck...ha ha.. I don't think anyone can really play well when they are not relaxed- I certainly don't. And playing on stage I have to go through this whole ritual of what to do's, and what not to do's in order to play well. One of the first things I tell myself is "stay simple" and solid (as opposed to wildly going for it at all times). In other words let the music come to me instead of trying to force something. So I guess this is the relaxation part! Somehow by just being prepped, the shows go a lot better when I'm able to psych myself into the zone. And same thing with studio sessions which can be a lot of pressure. One thing that is always good is to record yourself, and that's something that I did when I got real serious about music. They have these free apps on phones that are really great- back when I started I was using cassette tapes. There's one in particular called Voice Record that has a microphone tilted sideways as their logo. Easy to operate and sounds great- just turned another friend onto this. Most people hearing themselves for the first time may become horrified , as what you hear while you are playing is very different than the playback. But if you are able to be constructively critical of what sounds bad, it's a great way to improve very quick.. you just have to be somewhat scientific and objective with the solutions. Little by little, the degree of errors will diminish if you can systematically work through and isolate the problem areas, but most likely it will overall be timing issues. Timing is really what separates good vs. not so good playing. Anyway, I could write 10 books on this, simply because I live in a studio. Thank you for the well wishes, and of course I am wishing you the best with your Dad as well. See you in a week or so!! bob

[@Mymindsgoingblanknow]

I'm 56 and have been putzing around on the guitar for decades but never gave myself the time to learn how to play and understand what I was playing. This is the first guitar lesson video I came across and I'm glad I did. It was frustrating to play at first. I had to keep pausing the video. Then after about 15 minutes of stops and starts my fingers finally knew where to go and it felt great. Like learning a new language. I played nonstop for almost an hour. My arthritic knuckles are aching but it was worth it. Thanks for the video.

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Hey Mister Natural, thank you for taking the lesson and sharing your experience here. I'm really glad you stayed with it and didn't give up (which many people will do). Wishing you more "nonstop" playing 2024 and beyond!! bob

[@ttran1719]

I am over fifty and I don’t have the time to waste on learning guitar. It is now February 11 th 2023. I am glad you took the time to share these videos. I haven’t been able to put the guitar down thanks to you. It also helps drown out the nagging roommate who thinks she my wife. 😂 By February 11 th 2024. I will update my progress. Wish me luck.

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Hi T Tran, I'm glad the lessons are helping keep your sanity and besides, it's a lot of fun once you can maneuver around on it. I look forward to hearing back with your progress on guitar as well- ha ha.. I am wishing you all the luck in the world!! bob

[@ammitg]

Same here .. I am fifty and started😊we can do it ❤

[@bennsantiago3748]

I am 68 and i want to start again😁 good luck to us!

[@bethyoung8646]

So what the update ??

[@jackiequeen1561]

Ty for teaching me this cord!!!! Nvr played before. You made it easy for an inexperienced person to learn and understand. Thanks again, you are a great teacher.

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Hi Jackie, thank you for the kind words and really glad the lesson helped!!! Wishing you a great start to your guitar career 2024!! bob

[@MarioGarcia-qu6tw]

Thank you for these great guitar lessons. You're very detailed, patient which makes it easier for me to learn from you. You're awesome! Thanks again.

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Hi Mario, great to hear from you and thank you and the kind words... really glad the lessons are helping! Please keep me posted with your progress and if you need any help, let me know. Wishing you a great guitar weekend + beyond! bob

[@vivianedenis2404]

Very touched to learn your story, Bob. May this reunion take place under the best conditions in CA. Thanks to your both moms for giving birth or raising such a generous and talented son. Moreover, good idea to recall this fundamental chord in detail.

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Hi Viv, thank you so much for your kindness. I just talked to my sister and mom is not doing so well, so it's probably going to be sad for me as the last time I saw here (before Covid) she was doing great. Anyway, I will let you know how it goes when I get back. Hope you have a good weekend my dear friend Viv!!

[@dakotahstr]

Good Morning Bob! I just wanted to come on here and wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas and hoping your New Year brings everything joy and blessings to your home. Play my guitar everyday. Enjoying it! Keeping in touch here!

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Hi Heather, it's so nice of you to think of me- I hope all is going well (sure sounds like it on the guitar!!!). I'm wishing you and your family a Great Christmas and New Year too. Looking forward to a good start to 2023 with more lessons and a new website!! Happy pickin' and thanks again Heather!!

[@rickrickard2788]

THE best, and most patient teacher, I've found on the net, imo. I already played a little guitar already, so for myself? The lessons were well explained & laid out. I can see where maybe there could be slight confusion, if a true beginner, but if you just put in the time? You'll get it, and it will stick with you for as long as you continue playing- if you take years off? Plan on starting again- but it will be MUCH easier, and will come back fairly fast. I was hoping all was well with you Bob, as we both had some difficult situations in our lives, yours w/your wife, and I lost my son back in July 2018, along with all the health issues I've been dealing with, a few years before that. I've just started getting back into it all myself- and I sure hope we'll get to see you every so often, even if it's not for any lessons, but just to say "Hi", & that all is well. Take Care brother. You've helped so many people, even more than you'll ever know, and all of it, out of the goodness of your own heart. Something which I will always be forever grateful for! God Speed!

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Hey Rick! It's always so great to hear from you and hope you are doing well! Yes, I don't know how many times I've gone down the guitar rabbit hole only to realize that I was doing something wrong to start. As it turns out, I'm having to adjust my flatpicking and the way I hold the pick. Bad habits are indeed hard to break!! But then you realize that it's making it so you can't move ahead. By that time you have no choice but to make a difficult alteration. So sharing this info is based on "what I should have done" and glad I am getting to some people who will be happy they got used to it the correct way. Life if full of tough events and now I have to get on a plane and visit my birthmom as she is very sick right now. It all makes one realize (as I know you know) what's really important in life and what's not. Anyway, wishing you many happy hours of guitar along with everything good in life as well. Thank you brother Rick, glad you are pickin' your guitar!! Chat soon!! bob

[@rickrickard2788]

@@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons Absolutely brother- Change is the only Constant, as they say... sometimes? I really hate what "they say", even though they're right, lol. Prayers out to your mother, and for a safe trip as well. And will be looking forward to our next meeting. Take care.

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

@@rickrickard2788 thank you Rick, the prayers will help a lot. Happy pickin' and see you in a couple weeks!!!

[@DavidChadderton-g7d]

Thanks Bob, it’s 2 October 2023 in Ballarat and I am learning from your teaching. You are a good teacher, not just a demonstrator. I appreciate good teachers. Cheers.

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Hey David, great to hear from you and thank you for your kind words! Wishing you lots of happy guitar picking in Ballarat and good health too!! bob

[@maryturnipe9297]

Having the strings numbers makes it so much easier for me. Thank you.

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Thanks Mary- really happy this helps! Wishing you a great guitar week! bob

[@PipeLawyer]

Thank you for this. Lifting you and your family in prayer. Safe travels and Lord bless!

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Many thanks my friend Anthony... chat after I get back!

[@nancyk]

Thank you, Bob! You're lessons are always helpful!

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Thank you Nancy, I'm glad this will help!!! Have a great weekend with lots of happy guitar!!

[@amritsiddhu]

Why is it fast

[@amritsiddhu]

????

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Hi@@amritsiddhu , thanks for taking the lesson here but I don't understand your question? Could you please elaborate on what is fast? Thank you, will do my best to help! bob

[@shirazkhalfan1060]

I was having difficulty playing the chords without touching neighboring strings, but after taking your advice and clicking that button on the right on "how to hold the guitar for beginners" did the trick. My sounds are much clearer now. THANK YOU BOB.

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

HI Shiraz, I hope what I sent you today via email was helpful.. I look forward to hearing from you and wishing you the best!

[@hallbjornthefirebreather8376]

I watched the original video like 5 years ago and got really good at it, but gave up learning guitar. Here I am trying to learn again and im right back at your videos. About a third of the way through the first lesson mt muscle memory cane back and I was playing the full thing in speed. Thank you so much for these

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Hey Hallbjorn, thank you for coming back here and, isn't it amazing how your hands remembered how to do it.. (after all this time). Hopefully you will keep playing this time- Wishing you a great guitar year 2024!! bob

[@hallbjornthefirebreather8376]

@@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons also, I realized if you play the picking pattern without holding a cord, it's a nice relaxing sound. If you play the picking pattern slowly in a D minor, it's instantly just really sad 🤣

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

@@hallbjornthefirebreather8376 It's amazing what can happen with just changing a chord!! Glad you are getting in it!!!

[@michaelrichards8554]

Getting back into playing after a 40 year break. Hey! I had important things to do! I decided to forget everything I had learned from those idiot savants in my barracks. Back to basics. Your videos are the best I have come across. Thank you so much for throwing me a much needed bone. God bless.

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Hey Michael, thank you for taking the lesson here!! 40 years... wow, that's a long break- ha ha.. No I get it- I'm constantly having things get in the way of my guitar (will have to do something about that). It might have been worth remembering if you were in a guitar boot camp or something- ha ha.. Anyway, glad to have you here- and if you need any help, just let me know. Wishing you a great weekend and God Bless you too!! bob

[@cathy9942]

Patient and thorough - thank you so much from this senior gal who hasn’t picked up a guitar in many many years.

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Hi Cathy, welcome and glad you found my channel! I'm happy that you are playing guitar again and and wishing you an endless amount of joy with it all!! Have a great guitar week and if you need any help just let me know!! bob

[@mutaeria2944]

Oh this is great Mr thank you so much got my guitar today and I'm already enjoying it because of your lessons big up much love from uganda

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Hi Muta, so happy that the lessons are helping and great that you have a new guitar!!! Happy guitar 2022 and wishing you the best! bob

[@roberthamilton2334]

Thought I would give the fingerpicking a try, very clear instructions. All the best from N Ireland!!

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Hey Robert, great to hear from you and glad you are giving the fingerpicking a try. It's actually easy once you get the pattern down. Wishing you a great weekend and just let me know if you need any help or have a question. bob

[@ericpaulband]

Bob, you are an amazing teacher. I can't say enough about your method of teaching. You are just so good. So patient, you explain things so well, and you care about your students. I have gone back to the beginning of fingerpicking because I was away from it for so long. Been depressed during the last 18 months or so. It's been rough. Life has been rough. Anyways, thanks so much for your lessons and giving of yourself as you do. God bless you .

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Hey Eric, great to hear from you and thank you for this note and your kindness. I'm hoping the tough times are behind you now. I know when I went through a lot of it that the music did help- I hope it helps you too. God's blessings Eric and wishing you a bright and happy week! bob

[@ericpaulband]

@@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons you are welcome. thank you so much. But, no, i lost my wife this morning to cardiac arrest. She has been in great pain and exhaustion for a few days. Long story but I am counting on God for his strength, and my family and friends, and prayers.......thank you so much Bob.. i will get back to this soon. God bless

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

@@ericpaulband I just wrote an e mail to you a minute ago and am now reading this message.. oh my, I can't even believe this news. I am so very sorry Eric. I am saying prayers for you right now and hope you will be able to get though this. When my wife passed away and after the drama and disbelief wore off , I was able to know from her that she was more than okay and with the Lord. May God give you the strength to get through this Eric- to put all of your trust in him. I'm here if you want to talk..

[@sapphire6107]

The graphic is really very helpful and how you explained it makes it easier to follow. Thanks so much

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Hi Sapphire BlueSapphire, I'm glad the graphics helped!! I think I will have to insert some more graphics in the series as well as many people say it's helpful. Thank you and just let me know if you need any help. Happy guitar day!! bob

[@Steaphan82]

hey, i really appreciate these lessons. i been surfing around trying different beginner lessons for fingerstyle. your videos have been the easiest to follow and ive noticed the most improvement. thank you so much for your time and videos :)

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Hi Steaphan, great to hear from you and thank you for taking the lessons here- glad you found my channel. I'm really happy to hear that the lessons are helping you. Keep me posted- we are on lesson 1A and my best advice is to go slow and really be able to do the thumb part steady as possible, as everything revolves around the thumb in fingerpicking. As we go on, we'll do more easy chords to the song we are learning, and after that there's a follow up course as well. Lots to do here and if you need any help, please let me know!! Wishing you a great guitar weekend and thanks again Steaphan! bob

[@Steaphan82]

Thank you :) Hardest part for me so far is left hand. I keep getting what big was told is called dead notes. Tradesmen fingers you see lol

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

@@Steaphan82 the left hand is the killer for beginners, no matter what shape your hand is so you are not alone. Here's a video that should help you: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZpaxpaykbJ1mmcU It all has to do with body positioning to get your fingers to arch correctly. Have a great day and thanks again!! bob

[@judymangan7889]

Hello, I appreciate your lesson and your willingness to help. I hope you upload many more video for us old students so we can use our time and mind wisely. Thank you so much I’ve checked a lot of videos but you are the best by far…😊 again thanks a lot.

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Hi Judy, great to hear from you and thank you for the kind words! Yes Yes, there's a lot more lessons on this channel. I also have many free study guides for my guitar group as well that I would be happy to give you. You can e mail me at [e-mail] . Wishing you a happy guitar week and thanks again Judy!😊 bob

[@judymangan7889]

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[@ettiennegerwel6616]

Amazing teacher!!!!! I'm 47 and never played a musical instrument. You are getting me to learn. Thank you so much. Praying for your mom.

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

HI ettienne gerwel, thank you for taking the lessons with me and I'm glad you are learning guitar! You are still very young and you can do it!!! Sad news however, my mom passed away as she was not doing well at all and in hospice, so it was expected. I really miss her but know she is in a better place. Thanks again and if you need any help, please let me know. Happy pickin' !! bob

[@ronpaula8499]

Thank you Bob prayers for your mom in CA!

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Many thanks Ron, it means a lot to me.

[@Ourathe7thcolumn]

Thanks so much for this lesson, the description and methods you use are perfect. Thank you

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Hi Oura, thank you for letting me know :) !!! Wishing you all the best on your guitar!! bob

[@betsyrakafia3666]

this helped me alot guys thankyou so much i tried the other videos but i like this one because its SUPER FANTASTICO

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Hey again Betsy!! Thank you for the kind words and am happy that you found my channel!! I'm also really happy that you are continuing with the whole series😀🎸!! Have a great weekend and thanks again!! bob

[@yudipitre5720]

So happy to see you again in a recent video.

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Hi Yudi, happy to hear from you too! Yes, I had to make this video and think I will add another one in this series soon (maybe after lesson 6). Hope you are having some fun on your guitar and wishing you a great weekend! bob

[@yudipitre5720]

@@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons Thank you I am practicing with you .

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

@@yudipitre5720 happy teacher!!!

[@whitneycomplex5713]

This is amazing, I only ever tried fingerpicking within the last few days and watched your previous intro video. I've played guitar a little through the years, but I'm just amazed when you're like, hi, seven years later hahaha

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Hi Whitney, great to hear from you and thank you for taking the lessons with me. Yea, I had to do insert this video as I received 100's of e mails asking for some visuals that I didn't have back in 2014. Hope you keep on pickin' and thanks again! bob

[@charlesmcdowell3752]

Good night daughter

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Thanks@@charlesmcdowell3752, hope the lessons are helping!

[@cherpendarvis-studios]

Thank you, Bob, for your helpful lessons! Big smiles, here!

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Hi Cher, many thanks to you for all the wonderful comments and great energy. Big Smiles here too!!

[@cherpendarvis-studios]

@@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons Bob, Thank you. We're sending prayers for your Mom. Best wishes.

[@veraejcheffers332]

Thank you so much. Clear and helpful instructions. Much appreciated. 🙏💕😊New subscriber from New Zealand. 💖🎶🎼

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Hi Vera! Great to hear from you and welcome! I'm glad the lessons are helping and I'm also here if you need any help. Main thing is to go slow and have fun. Wishing you a great weekend and many thanks! bob

[@MsQuisch]

I left a comment on another video but meant to leave it here. Thanks so much for the clarification! I love your teaching style! You teach beginners like they are.....beginners! I'm curious as to why we aren't using the 3rd finger....? Perhaps that comes later. Thanks so much for sharing these videos with us!

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Hey MsQuisch , ha ha... yes, I knew this would help as I did receive these questions over the years and thought inserting another video into this series would help. It's funny but a few people complained about the lessons being "too beginner"... But the tile does say Fingerpicking For Beginners" ha ha.. The origin of this picking pattern was popularized by Merle Travis and basically this pattern is called "Travis Style Picking".. It is interesting to note that Merle only used his thumb and index finger to do this pattern... But there's other patterns and techniques where you are going to use the 3rd finger. You see that a lot in classical fingerstyle. Wishing you a great day and thank you! bob

[@ananyayoonuch6078]

wow, thank you so much! my mum bought me a guitar after i begged her for ages but I literally dropped it two weeks afterwards, but then I got guilty and decided to pick it up again, and as an absolute beginner, this helps so much!

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Hi Ananya Yoonuch, thank you for taking the lessons here and I'm so glad they are helping- you have a great Mom to buy you a guitar!! Wishing you all the best- hope you keep going!! bob

[@ananyayoonuch6078]

@@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons thank you so much!!!

[@SJ-ev6by]

Wow-this really helped. Guess I missed the 1 string-thought we stayed with 4 3 2-thank you. You’re a good teacher-I like your pace.

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Hey S J 22, many thanks for taking the lessons here and glad it helped!!! I hope you keep going with the whole series here too!!! Wishing you a great guitar week!! bob

[@reginag6844]

Hi .. so happy to see you back & publishing. Thanks for all you do.!! Did you ever do a video 5 on don't think twice? I loved that series but could not find the final video.

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Hi Regina, it's great to be back and so nice to hear from you! No, we didn't do a 5th video but it's on my to do list. I got to get Larry back in the studio for that. You are the second person to ask so I will call him when I get back from California. Have a great weekend and thanks again! bob

[@JohnHeathfield]

thank you Bob so much this has made things so much easier for me to learn

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Hey John, I'm glad this lesson helped... and I really needed to do it.. Wishing you all the best for 2024 with lots of guitar pickin' !! bob

[@raysilvern]

A new video! I'm new to your channel and just started practicing a few days ago. Thanks for the explanation!

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Hi Lumen Silvern , great to hear from you and welcome!! Very happy that you are taking the lessons here and if you ever need help with anything, please let me know!!! Wishing you happy guitar this weekend and thanks again!! bob

[@STARGAZER-dd7wh]

thank you sir for the finger picking that you teach now I learn very fast.

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Thank you for taking the lessons here... I'm so happy that you are learning so fast!!! Wishing you happy holidays!! bob

[@RKSingh-pi4dq]

Hi Bob, good to see you back again.

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Hi RK, yes and it's good to see you too!! Happy guitar playing!!

[@MianoMorris]

You are a great teacher.

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Thank you!! I'm trying!!!

[@libbyworkman3459]

Thank you so much for this video. This is exactly what I needed to look at.

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Hi Libby, glad this helped!!!! Wishing you all the best!! bob

[@MrNobody-ez7nn]

Thank You so much Bob for this lesson. Hope your mom get well soon.😇

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Hi Ej, thanks for taking the lesson here and the well wishes. I wish I had better news but mom passed away in September. When I went out to visit her, we had some good time together but I knew she wouldn't last long as she was in hospice. Everybody in the family is doing okay and I miss her so much. Many thanks and hope you are having fun on the guitar! bob

[@shandy3791]

This is much easier... I will try it later when I get home from work.. Thank you Bob!

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Hi Yvonne, glad you made it here and wishing you well- just let me know if you need any help! bob

[@MartinBishop-k5h]

This guy is great. I just started to learn the guitar at 60 years of age, he makes things easy to learn, especially for an old fart like me. I recommend anyone to watch and learn from him. Big👍 from me.

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Hey Martin, great to hear from you and many thanks for the Big thumbs up recommendation! I'm very happy that the lessons are easy, but if you get stuck or have a question, please let me know. Wishing you a great guitar weekend! bob

[@cherylnathanodette]

Ooh I am liking the look of this will definitely try it but currently 01.30 am whoops best not. Thanks though for taking the time for this great video.

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Hi Cheryl, thanks for taking the lesson here and from what you are describing, it sounds to me like you don't understand something about what I have written out.. When you are ready, I'd be more than happy to address the issue (s) if I know what it is. Wishing you a happy weekend! bob

[@juliachiazokanwanya6922]

Thank you so much sir .I truly appreciate your teachings

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Hi Julia, very happy you are learning fingerpicking!! Wishing you a great guitar weekend and many thanks for taking the lessons here. If you ever need help or have a question, please let me know. bob

[@OldC00T]

Bob. Your looking good over the years 😎

[@แก้วมาลูน-ฤ7ผ]

Totally agreed...🤭

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Thank you Jesse- you are so kind!

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Thank you แก้วมาลูน- I have a smile on my face now!

[@แก้วมาลูน-ฤ7ผ]

@@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons 💐👍😂

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@@แก้วมาลูน-ฤ7ผ Happy pickin' and thanks again!! bob

[@eunice3908]

yay i'm here again, continuing my frustrated guitarist soul lol. my fingers are being callous again 😂. nice to know that this is video is from this year, sir bob! hope you are doing well : )))

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Hi Euniceee, thank you and yes, doing well! Glad you are at it on the guitar, callouses are a good thing!! have a great guitar week!!

[@tlenn10]

Brilliant thank you.. practice makes perfect

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Hi Mia, really happy this helped.. !! Wishing you all the best on your guitar and glad you are practicing!!! bob

[@ॐअखंडधर्मःॐ]

Good series 👍. It's much easier with index and ring than with index and middle

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Hi ॐ अखंड धर्म‌ःॐ , thank you for taking the lessons with me and I'm glad you like the series. It does take a while to get used to using the middle finger, but it might interest you to know that the person (Merle Travis) that popularized this style (called Travis picking) only used the thumb and index finger. And to hear him play it sounds like he has 7 fingers!! Wishing you well with your guitar! bob

[@jr4233]

Thank you for this!

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

You are very welcome JR!

[@larryhagman5514]

Thanks for this, I can now play this perfectly, gonna move onto the next lesson now, not bad for a 50 year old so far!

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Hey Larry, this is great news!!!! Please keep me posted and also let me know any time you need some help. You are doing great!!! bob

[@KakemboStevenGonzaga]

All my life i always wished to play guitar but didnot have anyone to train me. Guess what, you answered my riddle. Thank you Bob

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Hi Kakembo Steven Gonzaga, so glad you are now playing guitar!!!!! Really happy the lessons are helping and wishing you all the best! Have a great guitar weekend!!!

[@KakemboStevenGonzaga]

@@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons I would like to be your online student

[@davidbellamy5445]

Thank-you Bob, this video is very helpful. Very much appreciated!

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Thanks for taking this lesson David- yes, I needed to do this to help explain lesson 1.. I may insert some more for the series as well.. Happy pickin' and have a great weekend!! bob

[@WalterSutton-m9d]

The same methodology of fingerpicking can be applied to a classical guitar as well when playing cords only not so? Your lessons are really quite something. Thank you.

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Hey Walter, thank you for taking the lessons here and the interesting comment. I'm not sure I totally understand as classical usually follows strict guidelines to play a piece exactly as written whereas with this style, we are learning a basic rhythm pattern that works very well for backing a vocalist. Once we start to get more advanced (melody + the rhythm), this is where the two style use the same technique to play both parts. Chances are, you will never see a classically trained guitarist reading a chord chart. I hope I answered your question? Wishing you good guitar 2024! bob

[@Matthew-_]

Just watched the original the added help from this makes it so much easier

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Hey Matthew, great to hear from you and yes, I thought "This will help" was a good title for this video. I'm still debating on whether or not to insert some more new videos throughout this whole series... maybe you could let me know.. Wishing you good pickin' !! bob

[@Matthew-_]

@@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons I think it'd be great to add more if you have the time, though you don't need to upload them super often. I'll likely be stuck on this one video for a few weeks as before today I've never actually gave playing guitar a real try

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

@@Matthew-_ Hey Matthew, thanks for letting me know. There's 12 videos in this series but as they go on people stop asking questions as it does get a little easier once you understand (and can play) the concept. I'm glad to hear that you are going to stay on this video for a while as it will all be so much easier to continue (we expound on everything). Any time you need help or just want to let me know how it's going, I'd be happy to hear from you. Many thanks! bob

[@garychadwick1240]

Thank you. This is a great explanation for a 4-string chord such as D. But what about a five or even 6-string chord such as G?

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Hey Gary, thank you and glad it helped. This is a new lesson added to the Fingerpicking For Beginners Series which is here: kzbin.info/aero/PLx1uwVXECJKjECVns43Kc6_f0X5bs6Ktl . We go over in lesson 2 the A chord, and then cover Em and G, all while learning a song with these chords (D, A, Em G). Hoping you will continue!!! happy pickin' and thanks again! bob

[@garychadwick1240]

@@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons That’s great. Thank you for your reply. 👍🏻

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

@@garychadwick1240 , wishing you good luck with this course, and just holler at me if you need help. Unfortunately I will be away and off the grid till this coming sunday as I'm flying to California to visit my mom who is very sick and in hospice. At her house where I'm staying, she has no internet so I'm not even bringing my laptop. Have a great week and thanks again! bob

[@francismaloney8775]

Great teacher, thanks 👍💯👏

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Thanks Fracis- hoping you get that guitar soon!!

[@francismaloney8775]

@@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons Ha Ha... Indeed, you remembered. Came across a shop about 50 miles away, they sell Tanglewood Guitars.... English maker

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Yes, I did and I was bummed that you didn't have a guitar. But I heard of those tanglewood guitars... might be very good! Good luck and if you need help let me know.. bob

[@francismaloney8775]

@@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons 🎸👍💯🎼

[@tamtam-ij2ez]

you is a good teacher❤

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Hi Tam Tam, thank you for the kind words!!! I hope the lessons are helping you play fingerstyle and wishing you a happy 2024! bob

[@anitajohannadrost]

I go slow but enjoy every moment playing my guitar .🥰👍😁🇳🇱thank you!

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Hi Anita, I wish everyone would do the same! Bravo to you!! And isn't it nice to be able to enjoy it the sounds of music that you are making!! Have a great weekend on your guitar and thanks again! bob

[@anitajohannadrost]

@@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons you too. Music feels like a best friend🎸😁

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

@@anitajohannadrost I know it's my best friend for sure!!! Happy pickin' and back with new lessons in a couple weeks!!

[@dakotahstr]

Hi Bob! How are you? Plugging away here. Spring is almost here but up here I'm pretty sure we're going to get another snow storm. Take care!

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Hi Heather, I was away and without internet so I am sorry for the delay. I hope that snow storm passed you guys by!! Just got home and it's just a little below freezing here. I was in California and it was warmer there. Always great to hear from you Heather!!! Hope all is well!! bob

[@farzana24ahmed92]

Yo man this is awesome, thank you!

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Hey Farzana24 Ahmed, really glad this helped and wishing you all the best on your guitar!! bob

[@Red23165]

first time watching your video I'm new to learning the guitar I'm retire now and always wanted to learn the guitar with the virus going on today i don't want to do one on one lesson yet the problem I'm having is my fingers are small and have a hard time hitting the 6th string with my fingers any advice and do you have videos for beginners' lessons thanks

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Hey John, great to hear from you and thank you for taking the lessons with me! I do have a course with a study guide that's easier than this series. You can either sign up for it here acousticguitarvideos.com/play-your-first-fingerstyle-song-in-60-minutes/ (free to my guitar group members) or e mail me at [e-mail] and can send it to you. Many people start with this course. Thanks John and stay safe and play guitar! bob

[@dragqueenbeauty]

yay! very helpful thanks!

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Hey keithgodbout, very happy this helped! I think I will add some more during the series as well. Have a great guitar weekend!! bob

[@yeshewaluleshete406]

I love acoustic guitar even my dream is worshiping God with guitar but still challenging sir you are good teacher i try my best

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Hi Yeshewalul Eshete , great to hear from you and thank you for the kind words. Glad you are playing the guitar and yes, guitar is a challenge at any level. The Lord loves when we work at something like music so it will get easier the more you do it. If you need any help please let me know. Wishing you a great weekend! bob

[@yeshewaluleshete406]

@@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons Thank u so much for your respect i will follow your lessons it is so easy & clear explanation hope i will be good in near future God will help me

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

@@yeshewaluleshete406 and thank you too..!! Wishing you the best... !!! bob

[@wildalbalass4867]

Great stuff. Many thanks.

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Hi WildAlbaLass, thanks for taking the lesson here and glad it helped!!!! bob

[@kimsachan]

This time much better to understanding .👍🏻

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Hi K C, so glad this helped!! Have a great Christmas and Happy Holidays!! bob

[@smsddo8018]

You are the best 👍

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Thank you S M, I don't know about the best but as long as it helps!! bob

[@mwertman6267]

Hello, Bob. Do you still have any of the documents available for this? I used to have a couple of sheets that I downloaded and printed which I used for practicing. It was always near my guitar, but I got busy and haven't picked up my guitar in a while and can no longer find my sheets. I think I got it originally from a link on "Let's Play Guitars Together- Study Guide V1.3, but I don't see any links for it now. Thanks for everything, Morgan

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Hi Morgan, great to hear from you and glad you are back on the guitar! This last year I had to retire the study guides (for a number of reasons). But I do have the Let's Play Guitars course on my new website Fingerpickingwithbob.com which is my free membership site. The course now has all the study guide material conveniently underneath the video lessons, so unlike people who had trouble in the past getting lost between youtube and the study guide, there's now no way to get lost. I'll look out for you on the site and when I see your name, I'll unlock that course for you- Glad you are back!! bob

[@perfectwafflemedia]

Thank you very much.

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Glad this helped Mariongarbo Selzer and sorry for the delay as I was away without any internet where I was (visiting my mom ). Happy pickin' !! bob

[@clodiamandes7153]

Better late than never!! I still don't get squat but am hanging there lol

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Hey Clodia Mandes , that's my line (ha ha).. If it's any consolation, it takes me a long time just to get squat...!! Wishing you a great guitar week!! bob

[@anistito9478]

Excuses me sir one things you never sau where we must to look during practice? We must watch cords or me should do it watching els where? Tankyou very much I am a beginner 1st some wheels I could not even hit a string now so easily I practiceing thanks your lessons thankyou very very much.

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Hi Anis Tito, it's great to hear from you and it sounds like you are making great progress with your guitar! So ultimately you want to look at your chord hand, but I know when you are first starting out it's difficult to take your eyes off the picking hand! Besides just doing a lot of repetitions, a good exercise is just to play the picking part without any chords and try not to look at it. When you can do that without looking, that means that your hands are remembering how to do it and probably ready to give your left hand your full attention (so hard to think of two things at once!). I hope this helps!!!! and keep me posted on your progress. Wishing you a great guitar week and many thanks for taking the lessons here!! bob

[@joannesaltzgaber6453]

This is joanne How do I take more lessons from youi???? loved this video!

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Hi JoAnne, great to hear from you and thank you for taking the lessons with me! I have a ton of lessons that are free to my guitar group that I can send you. Please e mail me at [e-mail] (just remind me that you want the beginner courses. Wishing you a great weekend!! bob

[@Deedianamarie3880]

Thank you very much 🙂🙃😉😊😇

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

😀🎸 (never knew that I could add these things until now!

[@GodsStoryteller]

Thanks Thanks and thanks

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Happy you are progressing!!!! bob

[@taylorjones0]

Two videos in a row🤩

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Hi Navya, yes, I will be gone next week with no internet where I'm going !! Have a great guitar week!! bob

[@manelsahnoun6997]

Hello, I have a question. Can we replace a chord with an easy one, for example we replace Dmaj7 bar chord by Dmaj7, does the song stay at the same tune?

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Hi Manel, thank you for taking the lessons here and let me see if I can help with this question... It's a good one! So, there's very different sounds to chords as a regular D chord sounds different than a Dmaj7 chord. But depending on the song itself, it might be that a regular D chord will work instead of a Dmaj7. What song are you talking about? I can listen to see...

[@manelsahnoun6997]

@@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons First of all thank you for replying to my comment. Here is the link kzbin.info/www/bejne/a3LYoYFrnMxpnqM wanna know if I can replace Dmaj 7 and C#m7 by other chords because I'm a beginner and I wanna play this song.

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

@@manelsahnoun6997 nice song, but you have to be able to play Barre Chords (unless you have a capo!)... if you have one, place it on the second fret.. that F#m chord would then be an Em position chord, and the Dmaj7 would then be a Cmaj7 position chord (regular C chord with your index finger off the second string). The C#m7 would be a Bbm7 (take a regular Am position chord and slide it up two more frets but don't play strings 5 and 6). With the capo, it's easy to transpose the chords, just count two notes down from the original chord, E F F# G G# A Bb B C C# D Eb (F# becomes E , Bb becomes A, C# becomes Bb , E becomes D etc) then change the chord to the appropriate chord designation such as major, maj7, minor etc. Without the capo, you can substitute is the Dmaj7 chord which is your index finger barring across strings 1, 2, and 3 on the second fret. C#m7 could be two different positions- (i'm picking these two but there's more- these are the easiest but they have limitations: 4 frets up with your ring finger 5th string, two frets up with your index finger barred across strings 4 3 and 2, and your pinky finger 4 frets up on the 3rd string. Limitation being you can't pluck strings 1 and 6 or 2 fret up middle finger second fret, 1 fret up 3rd string index finger, 2 frets up ring finger second string. Can play the open 1st string E but you can't pluck strings 5 and 6. One last thing, and this may be a while but I am taking requests: Go to this video and you can make a request. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pKe1aIZ_a5yjjNk You can see that I have a lot of requests but what I will do is show the easiest way to play a song and use what's known as a plug and play pattern which is an easier way to learn the basics of a song. I hope this helps you Manel, it's a lot of info here! bob

[@manelsahnoun6997]

@@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons Thank you very much Mr Bob, I am sure these info will help me. I'm really grateful 🙏🙏🙏.

[@franknisi1998]

Thank you.

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Hey Frank, I'm glad this helped!! Thanks for taking the lessons here!! bob

[@korimlijanice9843]

THANKS SIR.

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Hi KORIMLI JANICE, glad you are here learning fingerstyle guitar! Wishing you all the best and let me know any time if you need help. bob

[@kewlgurrl]

Ok! you've brought in to the 2020's with the charting.

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Hi Aila, yes.. had to do it. So many people couldn't see what strings I was plucking. Might do another one midway in the series.. Hope you are having fun with this! bob

[@advancedchad2489]

amazing guy

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

So glad this helped!!! Happy guitar 2022!! bob

[@AsahiAkira-ew3qx]

Thank you

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Hey MCPE, glad you are taking the whole series here!!! Let me know anytime if you need any help- bob

[@scottlytton5328]

omg. am i stupid? im even more lost now. what about the 4 thumb plucks on the 4th and 3rd strings. everytime I get started playing along with you, those four plucks seem to disappear. same with the rests they just seem to meld into the 1-2-3-4-A-3-A-4-A.... But my ignorance is no slight to you sir. I like the way you teach.... slooowwww. just my speed. thank you. new subber here.

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Hi Nottyl ttocs, I just wrote you a very long winded help explanation and realized that you might be trying to learn another song rather than the one I'm teaching in this series (I am indeed the stupid one!). Here is the series that this lesson goes to and it's between lesson 1 and lesson 2 (called 1A- an new insert). kzbin.info/aero/PLx1uwVXECJKjECVns43Kc6_f0X5bs6Ktl .. I'm hoping this will help clear things up but if not, please let me know! All the best and glad you are here!!! bob

[@scottlytton5328]

@@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons thanks so much for your time and knowledge my friend. its so selfless of you to teach guitar for free. nothings free these days? id disagree. im on my way to the hospital but im gonna drive some nurses wild as im bringin my geetar.

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

@@scottlytton5328 ha ha,, got to tell me how that turned out with the nurses. Hope the hospital thing was no big deal and it went well. One thing I know, that hospital ain't free..

[@mikezieg80]

I want to learn this. wow. I started 3 months ago. I am 72 yrs. old

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Hey M Zieg, great to hear from you and thank you for taking the lessons here. I don't know how much time you spent on this one video, but I generally tell everyone to slow down and get one part at a time correct first before moving ahead. Some people can move ahead quickly while some people move a lot slower. But no matter how fast or slow anyone learns, the basic idea is to get in the reps and enjoy the process. If that's what you are currently doing then I say you are doing great. But if you are struggling though and not having any fun, please let me know because I can help. So the first question I have is and since you are on this lesson 1A, how did you do with lesson 1 of Fingerpicking For Beginners? Let me know okay... wishing you all the best on your guitar! bob

[@TommyJones49]

What is finger picken? I understand chords strumming notes. Fingerprinting, what is the concept? Instead of strumming a chord stright down you just pick a chord top to bottom note at a time?

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Hi Tommy, thank you for taking the lessons over here and yes, you are correct about the fingerpicking.. Fingerpicking in it's simplest form is playing a chord and picking notes from that chord in series (one or a few notes) instead of strumming. The advantage for learning this method for a beginner is- we get to pick and choose what notes we want to play and oftentimes, don't require "full standard chords" on the left hand. For beginners this means you could be playing something musical quicker without having to struggle so much on your chording hand. A more advanced guitarist can also play the melody and rhythm at the same time which means, it's more closely related to what you can do on the piano (with the left hand playing the bass notes and chords, and the right hand playing the melody). If you are just starting out on the guitar, I hope you will give this a try. As I go through my courses here, I raise the bar up a little each time and start to introduce you to the full chords that you will be able to strum as well. Wishing you a great 2024 on your guitar!! bob

[@kibesamuel697]

I laughed when you said, "if you go right here, i have a lesson that is gonna show you how to hold the guitar" and you pointed right at it.

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Hey my friend Kibe, I was away all week without any internet visiting my mom who is very sick, so I am sorry for the delay. I don't have a cell phone but on the computer if you click on the little info Icon that I point to, it takes you to "how to hold the guitar" lesson. I'd be interested to know if it works on a cell phone? Hope all is well!!

[@kibesamuel697]

@@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons I have both thank God,and how is your mum? She will be fine, sorry i also took long to reply. Everything is well bob we are thankful.

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

@@kibesamuel697 Sad to report that mom passed away. She was so sick and God was calling for her. I am okay knowing she is in good hands.

[@kibesamuel697]

@@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons My condolences Bob it is well, she is definately in good hands no doubt about that, take heart.

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

@@kibesamuel697 Thank you my friend, you are on the same wavelength as me.

[@kristelcagay8035]

PLEASE MAKE A TUTORIAL OF THE SONG TOO YOUNG TO BURN BY SONNY & THE SUNSETS I BEG YOU

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

this is really cool: chordu.com/chords-tabs-sonny-and-the-sunsets-too-young-to-burn-id_Un2xYzvAqhw

[@simplyjulieシ]

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Glad this helped!!!! Happy guitar weekend! bob

[@betty6043]

Thanks !! I can play my guitar 😂😂😂😂

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Hi Betty!!! This is GREAT NEWS!!!! Have a happy guitar week!! bob

[@chaschase9]

I pray for your Mom. It is certainly one of life's most trying times.

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Thank you C A... I just got home and I wish I had better news, but she's not doing well. Fortunately she is not in any pain and maybe that's how your prayers are being answered.

[@user-ok8rn7zk3w]

I'm sorry I fell asleep could u start over?? Thamks

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Thank you for taking the le zzzzzzzzzzzzzz zzzzzzzzzzzzzz zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz I am........wishing you well on your guitar!!! bob

[@sunbeansnflowersluv]

This does not match the first video. The first video pattern started on string 5. I couldn't figure out why this was confusing me. I went back and saw your string chart doesn't match first video.

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Hi Jaloney, thank you for taking the lessons here and sorry for the confusion! So in lesson 1 which is here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kGjbnpKgqrOWhrs the chord is an Easy D chord as I call it, or technically a Dsus2 chord. One easy way to remember which string to pluck as our very first note in this pattern is- each measure starts on the lowest Root Note of the chord we are playing as the root note always is the same name of the chord we play. So for a D chord, it would pluck the lowest D note on the guitar which is the open 4th string. If it were an A style chord, then we would pluck the open 5th string (lowest root A note). a G chord would be 3 frets up on the 6th string (G bass root note) and an Em chord would be a E note open 6th string. So I'm hoping that makes sense!! Please get back to me as there's got to be some mistake, maybe you were watching another video or didn't see it clearly (I used an old camera back then). In the link I gave above, just go to lesson one and you will see we are alternating between strings 4 and 3 with our thumb starting on string 4. I wouldn't move ahead until you get this part right as you will be playing the wrong strings that are intended for the song we are learning in this series. Please let me know okay.. Thanks and have a great guitar day!! bob

[@mr_senat1054]

In Less Then 20 Minutes I Already Play The D note In The First Lesson

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Hi again Mr_ senat,, I just wrote to you a minute ago.. I'm so glad you are working on the lessons and very happy that you are able to get this all down so quickly! Thank you again and have a great guitar day! bob

[@salagints6738]

Maša

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Hi Sala, I hope that's a good thing! Wishing you the best on your guitar!!! bob

[@Oana404]

no but you changed the strings! there was no string number 1 in there. the counting is the same but very confusing that you changed the strings

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Hi Oana, very sorry for the confusion! I think a lot of people didn't see me play string 1 and that's part of why I made this video, so I apologize for that. But I am 100% certain of playing that string 1 as that gives that D chord the sus2 sound that most any experienced musician would immediately recognize. If you are a visual person, you can go back and notice my middle plucking finger moving.. that's the finger I'm using to pluck string 1- Again I apologize but I hope this clears things up. So the pattern is - 4 rest 3, 2, 4, 1, 3, 2 for this Dsus2 chord (two fingered chord playing a total of four strings). In the lesson 2 of this series, we are going to do an easy A chord and will have to switch the strings we pluck. It's the same pattern, same movement but it does take some time to get used to changing the chords. I hope this helps Oana and wishing you Happy Holidays and a great guitar year 2022! bob

[@Oana404]

@@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons haha thank you for replying I wasn't expecting that. I m soo new to this and I find it so complicated but I am grateful that you're making it much simpler. Thank you for the wishes and everything I wish for myself I wish for you! New subscriber here 🥰

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

thank you @@Oana404 , I'm glad you are here and no worries, I will help! Wishing you a great day!!! bob